Both Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras got a firmware update 2.0, which improves autofocus and fixes some bugs. At the same time, Nikon issued a recall on some Nikon Z 6 and Nikon Z 7 cameras due to an issue with vibration reduction (VR).
Nikon has both good and bad news regarding their Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras.
Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 full-frame mirrorless cameras have both been introduced last summer and they caught attention of many filmmakers. Lately, Nikon assured us that filmmakers are very important customer group for the company by enabling RAW video signal output via HDMI. Both Z 6 and Z 7 are now getting a new firmware update 2.0 which improves autofocus, but some cameras will have to be recalled due to vibration reduction (VR) issue.
Firmware Update for Nikon Z 6 and Z 7
The new free firmware update adds Eye-Detection autofocus (AF) for still-image shooting. It works in AF-S and AF-C focus modes. For capturing both photos and videos, the low-light autofocus performance got better.
The update also adds auto-exposure (AE) tracking capability to the continuous high-speed (extended) mode (for photos capture). Now the cameras will be able to track exposure just as they do with focus (AF tracking). This helps to ensure that all images captured with a burst of high-speed continuous shooting are in focus and exhibit optimal exposure, even when the brightness of the scene changes.
The firmware update also fixes following video recording issues:
The camera would stop responding if certain operations were performed while HDMI output was in progress with 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) selected for frame size.
The value selected for maximum sensitivity would sometimes be exceeded during movie recording in mode M with Onselected for Auto ISO control (mode M) if Active D-Lighting was enabled.
The display would sometimes briefly behave unexpectedly in movie mode before or during recording.
For more information about the free firmware update and how to get it, check Nikon’s official page.
Recall Due To Vibration Reduction Issue
On May 16th Nikon has released “Technical service advisory” note on their site, which informs users of the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 cameras, that there might be an issue with the vibration reduction (VR) feature on those cameras. They are saying that the vibration reduction (VR) feature in some Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 cameras may not function fully.
Nikon offers corrective service for affected Z 6 and Z 7 cameras free of charge, including the cost of shipping an affected Z 6 and Z 7 camera to Nikon as well as its return. They are covering all these costs even for those Z 6 or Z 7 cameras with expired warranty.
Obviously there have only been certain production series affected by this issue. To determine whether your camera is one of those affected, you can insert your serial number on Nikon website and immediately get feedback. You can check Nikon Z 6 serial number here and Nikon Z 7 serial number here. If your camera is one of those affected, instructions for requesting service, including receiving your free shipping label, will be displayed onscreen. If your Nikon Z 6 or Z 7 camera is NOT one of those affected, this will be displayed onscreen and you may continue using your camera without concern for this issue.
Location of the serial number on Nikon Z 6. Source: Nikon
To locate your camera’s serial number, open the camera’s monitor on the back and the serial number will be the 7-digit number printed on the label affixed to the camera body, as indicated by the red frame in the image above. You may also contact Nikon Customer Relations for assistance.
Do you own a Nikon Z 6 or Z 7? Did you notice any issues with the vibration reduction feature? Let us know in the comments below the article.
Source: Nikon Rumors

As Nikon and Atomos have announced, the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 full-frame mirrorless cameras will output RAW video signal via HDMI and the Atomos Ninja V will record it in high-quality ProRes RAW format. During CP+ we spoke with Shoji-san from Nikon, about this new capability. Please note that CP+ is a local show taking place in Japan and as such, most Japanese company representatives speak Japanese only. We chose to highlight this subject and bring you the video in Japanese with English subtitles. (Please turn CC on if needed)
As you might already know, in January 2019 Nikon and Atomos have announced that the Nikon Z 6 and Z 7 full-frame mirrorless cameras will be able to output RAW signal through HDMI and the Atomos Ninja V recorder will be able to record that stream as a high-quality ProRes RAW video. My colleague Olaf wrote a nice article about the announcement titled “Why Atomos ProRes RAW Recording for Nikon Z7 and Z6 Could Change our Industry”. Give it a read if you haven’t already.
Shoji-san states that Nikon received feedback from their pro photographers, who are being asked to also shoot video next to photo, by their clients, nowadays. That’s why Nikon decided to include pro video features in their cameras. As the company does not have any cinema cameras range to protect, they can include whatever innovative feature they can, in their mirrorless cameras.
At the moment, both Nikon cameras record in 8-bit H.264 internally and up to 10-bit with N-log externally in ProRes 4:2:2. Soon, these cameras will be able to output 12-bit RAW signal and the Atomos Ninja V will record the footage into ProRes RAW. The function was developed together with Atomos. We didn’t get any information on when exactly the RAW output will be available, yet.
One important piece of information Shoji-san did share with us (without disclosing too much about future plans), is that Nikon is closely looking at the possibility of including high-quality internal recording in their future cameras. Reading between the lines, we won’t be surprised if some sort of internal high quality recording will be available within a reasonable timeframe…
What do you think of Nikon cameras outputting high-quality RAW signal? Would you consider buying one of their cameras because of the new feature? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

Weeks after the release of the NIKKOR Z 14-30 mm f/4 S lens, Nikon continues to expand its NIKKOR Z line of lenses with a new impressive Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S zoom lens. If you are a Nikon Z6/Z7 user, this lens looks like a must-have, let’s take a closer look at it.
Nikon’s Z Roadmap
At CES 2019, Nikon showed the lens roadmap for Nikon Z-mount full frame mirrorless cameras. There should be a total of 23 Z-mount lenses until 2021.
The NIKKOR Z 24-70 f/2.8 S is the 5th Z lens by Nikon, but it’s the first f/2.8 constant aperture zoom. This lens fits perfectly between the 14-30 f/4, 24-70 f/4 and the 70-200 f/2.8 that should come out later this year.
Like Nikon’s F-mount 24-70 f2.8 lens, I hope that this will be an excellent all-around Z lens. You should be able to use it in nearly every shooting scenario, from documentaries, event, wedding, run-n-gun and so on: it should get the job done.
Technical Specifications
The NIKKOR Z 24-70 f/2.8 S is the first lens to feature Nikon’s new ARNEO coating. It’s a new type of treatment on top of the Nano Crystal Coat to help reduce flare and ghosting.
Also, it’s a pretty light piece of glass, weighing just 805g. Quite impressive, considering the lens features 17 elements in 15 groups. The 9-blade aperture should provide a pleasing bokeh.
The lens is also the first NIKKOR Z lens to feature a dedicated manual focus ring in addition to the customizable control ring and the zoom ring. The control ring can be customized in the camera to adjust various settings. For example, you can set it to change the aperture, the ISO, the white balance or the exposure compensation.
It has an internal focusing system and a new STM motor for fast and quiet autofocus. Even more, a new Multi-Focus System is built-in that can “move two focus groups at once, enabling the lens to achieve critical focus rapidly from nearly any distance”, Nikon says.
The minimum focus distance is 38cm and the lens front diameter is 82mm. If you like to shoot in wet/dirty environments (or simply have to) – the lens is weather sealed.
The OLED display
Furthermore, at the bottom of the lens there is a Function (L-Fn) button, plus an OLED info display. This OLED display is the Organic EL Lens Information Panel. It displays useful settings – that you can change by pressing the DISP button next to it – such as focus distance, depth-of-field, aperture, and focal length.
The Function (L-Fn) button, like the customizable control ring, can be set to adjust over 20 custom functions.
Pricing and Availability
When buying the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens, you also get the lens hood, front/back cap, and a soft pouch. The lens is available for pre-order and is not cheap at $2299.95 compared to the NIKKOR Z 24-70 f/4 S that costs $999.95. It should be available at the end of April 2019.
What do you think of this new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S? Would you consider buying it instead of the f/4 version? Let us know in the comments down below!

The Black Friday craze is already kicking into full gear, and there are more great deals than in any other week. Even now there are some outstanding offerings like Nikon’s full frame D750, the Mavic Pro Fly More Combo, a discounted Sony FS5 and Panasonic EVA-1 and much more. Check it out!
After combing through all the deals our partners B&H and CVP are currently offering, we came up with these 10 items. Our American readers will have the B&H selection to choose from, while CVP might be more interesting to our European readership. Here’s what we found:
B&H: Nikon D750 with Battery Grip, Battery, SD-Card and Shoulder Bag – $600 Discount
With all the mirrorless craziness going on right now, one could easily forget that cameras like the Nikon D750 are still highly dependable and nearly indestructible workhorses for any hybrid shooter. The first of our deals features a full frame 24 MP sensor shooting 6.5 fps with continous autofocus and 1080 60p with good autofocus. The battery grip improves the FPS in photo mode, and the battery pack will keep you shooting for hours. The included shoulder bag provides ample storage space for the body, two lenses and a few accessories.
Buy link: Nikon D750 with Battery Grip, Battery, SD-Card and Shoulder Bag Was: $1,996.95 Now:$1,396.95 – Savings $600
B&H: Rokinon 24, 35, 50, 85mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens Bundle for Canon EF Mount – $650.00 Discount
The Rokinon Cine DS lenses for EF Mount are becoming somewhat of a classic when it comes to low budget, high quality cine lenses for most any camera system. The bundle provides fully manual, clickless apertures of T1.5 with great sharpness and a warm characteristic, that of course is constant througout the whole set. They can be used on Canon’s cinema camera line, Blackmagic’s cameras (natively on the EF mount URSAs), the Panasonic EVA-1 and adapted to E-Mount, MFT or X-Mount. Oh and by the way: the MFT, Sony FE and Nikon F Mount versions are discounted as well, in case you want to pair those with the above Nikon D750.
Buy links: Rokinon 24, 35, 50, 85mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens Bundle for Canon EF MountRokinon 24, 35, 50, 85mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens Bundle for Nikon F Mount
Was:$2,246.00 Now: $1,596.00 – Savings $650.00
B&H: Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System – $750.00 Discount
The FS5 might not be the new or most modern kid on the block, but it’s still a sturdy, reliable and highly versatile, with 4k image quality that doesn’t need to hide behind its age. High frame rates, variable NDs and a small form factor make it one of just a few choices for documentary filmmakers working in difficult conditions (just recently it has been used by Deeyah Khan on her Emmy-winning documentary “Meeting the Enemy”). If you don’t absolutely need Sony’s new color science the Mark I is still a solid choice.
Buy link: Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System Was: $4,248.00 Now: $3,498.00 – Savings $750.00
B&H: SmallHD 502 Bright Black Friday Bundle – $598.92 Discount
Need a monitor for your new D750 or FS5, or just about any use case under the sun? The SmallHD 502 Bright won’t disappoint. Although it isn’t Black Friday yet, this bundle can already be preordered and consists of the full-featured 1000nits SmallHD 5″ monitor with all the expected software tools, an SDI and HDMI cable, the FOCUS Tilt Arm with the pan mod, a sun hood and two batteries with a charger. All that comes in a sturdy pelicase to last for years and years of shooting.
Buy link: SmallHD 502 Bright Black Friday Bundle Was: $1,697.92 Now: $1,099.00 – Savings $598.92
B&H: Dell P2715Q 27″ Ultra HD 4K Monitor – $100.00 Discount
This tried and tested 27″ 4k monitor by Dell has been popular for some time now for a reason. Featuring a long lifespan 8-bit IPS panel that covers 99.9% of sRGB it might not be the perfect monitor for grading, but for just about anything else. 9ms response time and a wide range of connectivity rounds of the displays utility: DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort or HDMI, with a 4 slot USB-hub included.
Buy link: Dell P2715Q 27″ Ultra HD 4K Monitor Was: $509.00 Now: $409.00 – Savings $100.00
B&H: DJI Mavic Pro (Fly More Combo) – $370.00 Discount
The Mavic Pro might be a little overshadowed by its newer, shinier brethren right now. However that doesn’t change the fact that the Mavic Pro still has exceptional 4k image quality, with a longer range than the Mavic Air and high degree of reliability in a small package. The Fly More Combo adds two more batteries (three all in all), more charging options and replacement propellers, as well as a shoulder bag . For anyone looking to get into drone piloting on a budget this set comes highly recommended.
Buy link: DJI Mavic Pro (Fly More Combo) Was: $1,299.00 Now: $929.00 – Savings $370.00
CVP: PANASONIC AU-EVA1 – €971.11 Discount
Want something more modern than the FS5? The Panasonic EVA-1 might be for you. With its 5.7k Super 35 Sensor with exceptional image quality using the widely availble EF-mount natively, the EVA-1 will feel at home on most any kind of shoot. Not only can this tiny camera shoot 4:2:2 10bit at 200Mbps internally to relatively cheap SD cards, with firmware 2.0 and an Atomos recorder, you can also recored 5.7k ProRes Raw and grade the image to your hearts content.
Buy link: Panasonic AU-EVA1 Was: €5,636.57 Now: €4,665.46 – Savings €971.11
B&H: Genaray SpectroLED 800 Bi-Color Studio LED Light – $200.00 Discount
The Genaray SpectroLED 800 seems like a deal at its regular price. With a CRI and TLCI above 95, V-Mount battery plate, included diffusor and barn doors it’s a full featured, multipurpose LED that will bring you through your shoot day be it as a key light, or soft fill. Color temperature can be adjusted from 3200K to 5600K, it dims from 10% all the way to 100% and comes with a remote control as well as a carry case.
Buy link: Genaray SpectroLED 800 Bi-Color Studio LED Light Was: $594.00 Now: $394.00 – Savings $200.00
B&H: ikan EC1 Beholder 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer – $330.00 Discount
The ikan EC1 Beholder isn’t as new or modern as the Ronin-S or other second generation pistol grip gimabls. That doesn’t make it a slouch though. With a load capacity of 4.5 lbs / 2 kg it will carry most DSLR or Mirrorless setups without hickups. The gimbal has full 360° degree rotation on all axes, an integrated baseplate, joystick, multiple follow modes, a status OLED, automatic inversion and will run for eight hours. Coupled with the above Nikon D750 it will get you through most any wedding or event shoot with ease.
Buy link: ikan EC1 Beholder 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer Was: $699.00 Now: $369.00 – Savings $330.00
B&H: Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to Sony E) – $100.00 Discount
Yes Sigma makes FE lenses now. However some reviewers have argued that those look and handle like they were the same EF-lenses Sigma generally puts out first, with an integrated MC-11 adapter. That’s how well this adapter works with adapted Sigma EF lenses. If you’re a Sony shooter, or if your B-Cam is a Sony Alpha camera, and your A-Cam sports an EF mount, this adapter will come in handy. Of course it also works perfectly with the near-legendary Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 and 50-100mm F1.8 zooms (APS-C only mind you).
Buy link: Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to Sony E) Was: $249.00 Now: $149.00 – Savings $100.00
B&H: Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera – $1,000.00 Discount
The Sony a9 was the camera that layed to rest the sentiment that Sony couldn’t make camera bodies for real “Pro”s. With 24.3 MP, shooting 20 fps RAW, with continous autofocus, no viewfinder blackout and a buffer that just won’t quit the a9 convinced quite a few doubters and showed that mirrorless actually provides technical benefits apart from size. Sony might not have released a camera to directly answer the announcement by Panasonic, Nikon and Canon, but lowering the price of this camera by a $1,000.00 is not the worst strategy. Internal 4k recording, 3.7m OLED VF, 693 AF points, ISO up to 204,800, silent shutter, built-in wifi and bluetooth, dual SD Slots, joystick and touch operation are just a few of the best features. You might also use that Sigma MC-11 with it.
Buy link: Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera Was:$4,498.00 Now:$3,498.00 – Savings $1,000.00
MZed: Education for creatives
MZed has long been one of the prime resources for very high quality filmmaking (and related) education in the form of online courses. Big names are on there, such as cinematographers Shane Hurlbut and Philip Bloom, or Vincent LaForet and recently our very own Ollie Kenchington. We’ve just reviewed his course and he was kind enough to give us an interview about becoming a colorist as well. His course is among the deals presented here, as is Philip Bloom’s. You should definitely check out MZed even if you are a seasoned filmmaker already.
Buy link: MZed Pro 12 month membership – Was: $299.00 Now: $199.00 – Savings $100.00
Buy link: Philip Bloom’s Cinematic Masterclass – Was: $199.00 Now: $79.00 – Savings $120.00
Buy link: Mastering Color – Was: $199.00 Now: $149.00 – Savings $50.00
Buy link: Bundle MZed Pro and Mastering Color – Was: $498.00 Now: $329.00 – Savings $169.00
Buy link: All courses at least 50% off
What do you think about this week’s deals? Will you pull the trigger on any of these? What kind of deals would you like to see next? Let us know in the comments!

Today Nikon releases their new full-frame FX-format Nikon mirrorless cameras – the Z7 and Z6. The company also releases three new NIKKOR Z lenses with a new, larger-diameter Z mount and adapter for older NIKKOR F lenses.
Both Nikon Mirrorless Bodies look identical from the front. Source: Nikon
Nikon Z7 and Z6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Both new cameras are equipped with a new backside illuminated Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with focal-plane phase-detection AF pixels and the EXPEED 6 image-processing engine. They are also equipped with an electronic OLED viewfinder: approximately 3690k-dots, frame coverage of 100%, magnification of 0.8x and 37.0° diagonal viewing angle. The tilting LCD monitor is 8cm/3.2″ with an approximately 2100k-dot touchscreen.
Nikon mirrorless cameras feature a tilting LCD display. Source: Nikon
Both, the Z7 and the Z6 can record 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at up to 30fps and Full HD (1920×1080) at up to 120fps. 4K UHD movies support full pixel readout. Additionally, both cameras support focus peaking, timecode, and Active D-Lighting. Nikon also offers a new flat gamma curve color profile called N-Log which can be used with 10-bit HDMI output. With N-Log, Nikon claims, the cameras can achieve 12-stops of dynamic range.
Unfortunately, the below video sample published by Nikon is underwhelming and shows blown highlights everywhere!
Both Nikon mirrorless cameras are equipped with in-camera vibration reduction, which provides compensation for movement along five axes. Both, the Z7 and the Z6 offer the same level of durability, dust- and drip-resistance as the Nikon D850. For photographers, high-speed continuous shooting is supported at approximately 9 fps (Z7) and 12 fps (Z6). There is built-in Wi-Fi in order to provide the possibility of directly connecting to a smart device using SnapBridge or transferring images and movies to a computer.
The Nikon Z7 is the more expensive one of the two new bodies and has 45.7 effective megapixels. It supports a standard sensitivity range of ISO 64-25600 (can be expanded to the equivalent of ISO 102400) and its hybrid AF system has 493 focus points. The Z6 is a cheaper all-purpose FX-format camera with 24.5 effective megapixels and therefore supports a slightly higher sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200 (can be expanded to the equivalent of ISO 204800). It has the hybrid AF system with 273 focus points.
New NIKKOR Z Lenses and Adapter
Nikon is also releasing three new lenses compatible with the Nikon Z mount system, as well as the Mount Adapter for older NIKKOR F mount lenses. The Z Mount system features a bigger inner diameter of 55 mm and a short flange focal distance of 16 mm. The three new lenses are:
Standard zoom NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Wide-angle prime NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Standard prime NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
New NIKKOR Z mount lenses. Source: Nikon
All new lenses have Nano crystal coating to suppress ghost and flare and they are sealed, so the whole combo is dust- and drip-resistant. The 24-70mm zoom lens features a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m across the zoom range and it provides additional portability with a retracting mechanism which reduces the total length of the lens for transportation.
Nikon mirrorless cameras with Z mount lenses. Source: Nikon
The FTZ Mount Adapter allows shooting with AE or AF/AE with approximately 360 selected NIKKOR F lenses from AI type onwards. In-camera VR (Vibration Reduction) is also available when attaching a NIKKOR F lens without built-in VR. That applies for both, stills and movie recording. Various sections of the adapter are effectively sealed to ensure dust- and drip-resistance.
Nikon Adapter allows mounting older NIKKOR F lenses. Source: Nikon
Furthermore, Nikon has announced the development of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 manual-focus lens. It is supposed to be the fastest lens in Nikon’s history (within interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras and advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses). It has inherited the design concept behind the original AI Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 – a standard prime lens released in 1977. The lens should be released in 2019.
Price, Availability and Thoughts
Both new Nikon mirrorless cameras, the three NIKKOR lenses and the NIKKOR F adapter are available for preorder now. The expected shipping date is October 3rd. The Nikon Z6 body starts at almost US$2,000.00 and the Nikon Z7 at almost US$3,400.00. The prices of the lenses and sets can be found under our article.
By releasing these new full frame mirrorless cameras, Nikon really tries to catch up with its competition – especially Sony. (We hope Canon is watching and listening). It is now to be seen, if these new Nikon mirrorless cameras hold up in the field of video as well. The official press release didn’t reveal too many video-oriented features yet. 10-bit HDMI output in 4K with N-Log sounds nice, but it needs to be tested to see the real world results and image quality.
One advantage that Nikon definitely has on its side is a significant community of photographers with high-end NIKKOR lenses. These people may not have to switch to competition, if they decide to take advantage of a compact full-frame mirrorless body.
If these new Nikon mirrorless cameras really prove to be a threat for Sony’s a7 line of cameras – especially in the field of video – it will be interesting to see how Sony reacts. We hope that 10 bit recording, higher internal 4K frame rate and maybe a price drops on the a7 line will be the outcome.
For the full press release regarding the Nikon mirrorless cameras click here and for the NIKKOR Z lenses click here.
What do you think of these new cameras and lenses? Can Nikon finally attract filmmakers too? Let us know in the comments below.

Samyang (another branding of the filmmaker’s favorite Rokinon lenses) continues to broaden their skillset with their first Nikon AF lens – the full frame AF 14mm f2.8.
An Intro to Samyang
For many years, Samyang and Rokinon created manual focus lenses only. They built their reputation on mid-range primes that were priced very competitively. Over the past couple of years they have slowly added electronics to their lenses, bringing focus confirmation chips and electronic aperture to their lineup. Then, last year, they began introducing autofocus lenses.
Performance and Quality
While we haven’t gotten our hands on one yet, we can assume it will be very close to the Canon EF version of the lens (which we previously covered here). The AF 14mm f2.8 has also been released for Sony E mount as well, where the great bulk of their AF lineup currently resides. Test results and real-world results in the Canon EF version are very positive. It is very evenly sharp once stopped down to f4, and shows fairly minimal color fringing. With any luck, the Nikon edition will perform just as well.
The Autofocus on the Canon EF model was acceptable, both in speed and accuracy, but without blowing any minds or setting any records. It isn’t silent, but isn’t necessarily noisy either. Samyang claims to have updated their design for faster, quieter, more accurate autofocus with this new Nikon F mount edition, though. Time will only tell, but I see no reason to doubt it.
The depth of field on a 14mm is enormous – this was taken at just an f3.5
Who is This 14mm Lens For?
The light weight and weather sealing make this lens an interesting candidate for travel or street photography, although it is a little bit wider than most would usually use. I would expect it to see the most traction in landscapes, astrophotography, architecture, and real estate photography, where wider is almost always bigger.
It faces some competition from SIGMA’s 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art, which is faster, sharper, and built like a tank. But you will pay out the nose for that extra stop and a half – the SIGMA is more than double the price of Samyang’s newest offering. The Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED is undoubtedly sharper and has quicker autofocus, but it again costs more than double that of the Samyang AF 14mm F2.8. For what you get, the Samyang AF 14mm f2.8 is a steal of a deal.
Stats and Specs:
Aperture range: F2.8 ~ 22
Lens optical construction: 15 Elements in 10 Groups
Special Lens: ASP 2, ED 1, HR 4
Coating: UMC
Minium Focusing Distance: 0.20m (0.66ft)
Maximum Maginification Ratio: x 0.15
Filter size: N/A
Number of blades: 7
Mount: Nikon F
Angle of view: Full Frame – 116.6 ˚, ASP-C – 92.8 ˚
Maximum diameter: Φ 90.5mm
Length: 93.1mm
Weight without Lens cap, Hood: 474g
Weight: 523g
Weather Sealing: Yes
AF/MF mode switch: Yes
AF Motor: Linear stepping motor
Do you have any experience shooting with Smaynag’s other 14mm lenses, are you happy with with their optical and AF performance? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Nikon has finally officially announced development of a next generation full-frame mirrorless camera system, along with NIKKOR lenses that feature a new mount.
Nikon catching up with Sony – low light capable mirrorless camera?
It’s been 5 years since the original Sony a7S was announced. An announcement that on reflection can be considered a game changer.
Whilst not as monumental as the 5D Mark II announcement, the mirrorless movement has been pretty huge – the small form factor, big-feature-for-your-buck technology has lead the line in the consume filmmaking market over the last few years.
It became a bit of a novel conversation about when Canon would dip their toes; building on the success of their video-able DSLRs that started everything off.
But a company that has sat there equally as quiet, but with less questions asked of, is Nikon.
With only large collection of DSLR lenses to protect, there has seemingly been nothing stopping Nikon from giving the mirrorless market a real good go.
They are finally making some ground on the matter, with announcement of a new generation mirrorless ecosystem that promises a full frame body, a line of NIKKOR lenses with a new mount and backwards compatibility with existing F-mount lenses using an adaptor.
How good will the video recording on Nikon Mirrorless be?
The question is just how much attention they pay to video.
Nikon has been adequate with their video inclusion on DSLRs.
The mirrorless market is very different, Sony and Panasonic take video very seriously on their respective mirrorless lines; for Nikon to compete they will have to give it equal attention.
There’s no word on when Nikon will actually announce a physical product. No pictures at this stage either, just the above ominous video.
What’s your take on Nikon’s move? Is there still a chance for Nikon to catch up with the mighty competition? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Bridge cameras aren’t exactly the headliner topic ’round here. However, we have to make an exeption for the new Nikon COOLPIX P1000. Its massive 125x zoom range is just too impressive to ignore. So let’s dive in and explore this compact, yet powerful little camera!
The COOLPIX P1000 is a so-called bridge camera. More than a pocket-sized point’n’shoot camera but less than a full blown DSLR. The Nikon sports a fixed lens but that lens is quite a piece of glass, indeed!
Nikon COOLPIX P1000
The built-in lens offers a zoom range of 4,3mm – 539mm, that’s a factor of 125. Still not impressed? Well, these figures refer to the somewhat tiny sensor size of 1/2,3″. If we translate the numbers to a standard 35mm sensor, we end up with much more impressive values: 24mm – 3.000mm. That’s not a camera, that’s a telescope! There must be a catch, right? Well, there is: The F-stop drops from f/2.8 down to f/8 over the zoom range and the image circle is not the biggest since the 16MP CMOS sensor isn’t the biggest either.
Such focal lengths scream for some kind of stabilization and that’s exactly what Nikon has put into the COOLPIX P1000: optical image stabilization. If you are serious about (distant) wildlife or plane spotting, you might want to add a decent tripod to your kit, though. In terms of video, this camera offers 4K (UHD – 3840 x 2160) in 30p or 25p and 1080p in up to 60 (50) frames. Effective ISO ranges from 100 – 1600.
Furthermore, this little guy offers a clean video out via micro HDMI and an audio in for external microphones. But, as seen so many times before, no headphone jack can be found. That’s a pity and I really don’t understand why manufacturers continue to implement an external mic port but withhold the accompanying headphone jack.
The 3.2″ screen on the back can be swiveled to your liking, just like you can with the Panasonic GH5, for example. If that’s not your thing, there is an OLED with a decent resolution of 2,36MP, too. The camera records to SD, SDHC or SDXC cards and videos are recorded as h.264 mp4 files. The camera weights around 1415g and that’s with an SD card and with a battery. That battery lasts for around 1:20 hours when filming.
Pricing and Availability
The Nikon COOLPIX P1000 will be ready for delivery around September 2018. The price will be around $995.
This is a pretty impressive piece of equipment. Especially if you want to get that perfect shot of a distant lion walking into the sunset but don’t want to bring tons of equipment. The image quality isn’t the very best compared to proper digital cinema cameras, obviously, but as they say: The best camera is the one you have with you. And due to its size and weight the COOLPIX P1000 might be just that camera.
Links: Nikon.com
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